♣½ÀΩ ®£Ň¾♠ says:
buy the best that suits your requirments and your budget

.::hian lee::. says:
nikon
.::hian lee::. says:
urm

♣½ÀΩ ®£Ň¾♠ says:
hahahaha

.::hian lee::. says:
i donno wad to say but
.::hian lee::. says:
urm
.::hian lee::. says:
what buget
.::hian lee::. says:
keke

♣½ÀΩ ®£Ň¾♠ says:
hahahahaha
♣½ÀΩ ®£Ň¾♠ says:
oh ya
♣½ÀΩ ®£Ň¾♠ says:
u can even buy all the speedlights on the market
♣½ÀΩ ®£Ň¾♠ says:
and have spare cash for a D200
♣½ÀΩ ®£Ň¾♠ says:
and all the lenses in the nikon range

.::hian lee::. says:
*koff

♣½ÀΩ ®£Ň¾♠ says:
hahahaha

.::hian lee::. says:
well
.::hian lee::. says:
lets look at speedlight

♣½ÀΩ ®£Ň¾♠ says:
haha
♣½ÀΩ ®£Ň¾♠ says:
u need it to light up the night sky so it looks like day
♣½ÀΩ ®£Ň¾♠ says:
get the best speedlight in the solar system
♣½ÀΩ ®£Ň¾♠ says:
its called the sun

.::hian lee::. says:
yah

.::hian lee::. says:
only if i can find that adaptor

♣½ÀΩ ®£Ň¾♠ says:
hahaha

.::hian lee::. says:
and make it work at night...

♣½ÀΩ ®£Ň¾♠ says:
ya man.. if only!

one lone photo...

just managed to borrow a Nikon D70 dSLR camera body from a close friend for a long term loan and took some pics. just sharing the first of many. i like it and this particular picture captures the mood of the evening after a long day working. please do comment! thank you!

There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under heaven:

a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,

a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,

a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,

a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain,

a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,

a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,

a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.

Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8.

Photo/get together outing..

hi everyone!
there will be a small photo taking/ get together for everyone i know... let me know if u wanna come... nothing special.. just going out in a group to take some photos of birds...

venue: Jurong Bird Park
time: meet up at 9
Date: 18/11/2006
meeting place: entrance of the park

Alternative meeting area, en route to the bird park

Place: Raffles Place MRT, the platform for the train heading to BoonLay.
Time: 8:10


things to bring
-yourself
-money for lunch and entrance fees
-camera (If you want)
-hat (If you want)
-raincoat as it could rain in the afternoon
-insect repellent?
i think thats all..


please email or msn or tag if u wanna come:)

whoopeee!!! 9 more days to the last paper :)
which happens to add math *rolls eyes*... hope i'll do okay... been working at it for a really long time... i am kinda stressed and all but just taking life as it comes. IGCSE/ O levels is just one of those things that one has to go through when getting an education... i think i'll do fine and continue with the IB for tertiary education.

lets see... after the exams i will be
-fishing in the early mornings and late afternoons
- going out
- photographing at the Zoo and the Bird Park in my free time
- going off to Thailand
- setting up my new fish tank
- rescaping my current tank
- fooling around
- having loads of fun:)
- maybe i'll start sailing again
- getting new shades!!!

thats all i can think of now and i better get back to studying... hope it all goes to plan.. sadly, i'm kinda reluctant to go to Thailand. well, thats beside the point... i wonder how well i will do for IGCSE because some papers were not easy at all... in fact they were difficult... i think i will pull through... 3Bs and 3Cs cant be to hard to get. but i really do want to do well after putting in all this work in 2 years... sometimes i find it hard to believe when i wake up that i actually have to go and take an exam. the thoughts that run through my mind are along the lines of will i be able to do it? What questions will be asked? Have i studied everything?

i dont know really... well, i'll just get through this, do my best at my studies, and after all the studying and exams i'll go have fun:) i know this is a bit late but, to everyone taking the O levels or IGCSE, All the best & Good luck:)

The Student's Psalm

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not flunk;
He keepeth me from lying down when I should be studying.
He leadeth me beside the water cooler for a study break;
He restoreth my faith in study guides.
He leads me to better study habits
For my grade's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of borderline grades,
I will not have a nervous breakdown;
For thou art with me.
My prayers and my friends, they comfort me.
Thou givest me answers in moments of blankness;
Thou anointest my head with understanding.
My test paper runneth over with questions I recognize.
Surely passing grades and flying colors shall follow me
All the days of my examinations,
And I shall not have to dwell in this university/school forever,
Amen!

Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not grow faint.
Isaiah 40:30-31

Rearrange!!

Well, i made some changes to my tank today.
heres the info about the tank.

Misc info

Tank size
4x1.5x1.5 feet

Filtration
Eheim Pro2 2228
Eheim Pro 2228

CO2
From Ceremic Diffuser, 3 Bubbles per second

Substrate
Lapis Sand

Inhabitants
Clown Loach
Polka dot loach
Congo Tetra
Whiptail catfish
Oto Catfish
Yamato Shrimp
Glass Prawn


Flora






ITS RAINING TETRA BITS!!







the big picture!




Fauna

Oto catfish!



some of the congos



cute pose!!



CL that seems to think its a congo


Yamato shrimp

photo tips from Simon

1) to prevent handshakes, always have yr shutterspeed greater than yr focusing length
example: if you shoot at 200mm, make sure your shutterspeed is above or equal to 1/200s

2) use one hand to shoot, always hold with both hands

3) make sure you are standing firmly and not doing a balancing act on one foot

4) before you push yr shutter, remember to hold yr breath

tip: monopod/tripod will help, but depends on yr subject.

sad, Goodbye Margot, its goodbye forever.

today.. in the morning, while i was still sleeping. margot, my rough coated collie passed away. when i found her in the morning, she was totally stiff and cold. i.e. lifeless. sighs. i wont forget her, ever. going to school and patting her for the very last time was very difficult. saying Goodbye for the last time was also awful. i feel torn to pieces. the time in school wasn't easy. though we had a workshop, i couldnt pay attention. my mind wandered to think of her, my friends and memories i have had with the dear doggie. coming home was also quite awful knowing that she wouldnt be at the gate waiting for me to step in. she was burried in the garden during the afternoon.

She was the best! i had so much fun training her. rewards ranged from treats to bits of apple to being tickled on her tummy (she LOVED that). margot was forever so obedient, forgiving- letting me get away with few handling errors and she taught me so much; what i did right and what i did wrong, barking on command, always coming when called, walking at heel no matter what, chasing after little a tennis ball or a frisbee and bringing them back. very sweet and affectionate, hanging around me or wen or mum and dad. she loved eating fruits and other sweet things. the last thing i trained her to do last week was to whine on command. that was so fun! teaching her something new was always fun. i cant bring myself to write anymore without crying so i will stop here with her photo at 2 years of age.

Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be sucessful. Have i not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged , for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:8-9

planted tank update!!

here is the update. yes i know. the left side is absolutely awful!! i removed the flower pot. i like the right side though... please give feedback on the set up. both negative and positive comments are appreciated .

Enjoy!!


filter
eheim pro 2 2028
eheim pro 2028

CO2- 2 Bubbles per sec

fauna
approx 45-50 congo tetras
8 oto cats
1 pleco
4 whip tails
2 polka dot loach
ghost shrimp

pictures

Front


right side view


the right 5/8ths of the tank


trying out the macro function




pics of the fauna, more to follow if my cam batt recharges in time




moved the drift wood on the top of my rock during the shoot as i wanted a pic of my sword plant by itself and the drift wood was not helping. so yeah.

sword plant

Recount of the Collared Dove that flew into my room

Collared dove!! flew into my room, and was released unharmed.


up in the sky light




sitting on my blind.


very pretty chest and tail


GOT IT!!




about to release

24 hours, 3 feedings and 1 water change later, ALL THE FISH ARE STILL DOING FINE, FEEDING WELL and are looking good. colours are slowly ocming out. the blue stripe is more pronounced today.

new fauna added to the tank... 100 congo tetras, all in juvenile colouration at just under 1 inch long. pictures to follow.

its almost over

well, today is the first day of the sake noss regatta. its less than 1 week to the interschools and after that, i probably wont be sailing again for the rest of the year. i will miss everyone especially the people i met all those years ago while i was still sailing the optimist or topper. people like Feng Yi, Desiree, Yen Riel, Eugene. I love my the people who are in the squad at the moment. great bunch of people. for the first time we sat together after the boats had been taken off the water and just chatted. that was super duper nice!! man... i'm gonna miss it after the interschool. perhaps i'll keep sailing after the IGCSEs. its been a long time and today the wind was really strong and the water was very rough. so much so that when we were recovering, some of the boats were thrown by the waves into the shore which had rocks strewn all over the place resulting in many damages. thankfully, it didnt happen to my boat. i am glad everyone helped everyone else recover which sped up the process and i think it reduced damages. i'll miss the squad when i have a break for the exams. today's race? well, i've finished midfleet and i feel a bit sad that i do not sail as well as i used to but yet happy because i did my best and have no regrets about it. after all, strong wind and choppy water is not my strong point. oh well, tomorrow is a new day and i'll try to improve my results. hopefully i will so i can have fond memories of the last ranking race of the year.next target? interschool sailing championships!

*first line copied of YJ*
The following fellows shall do this as well =)
1. Jing Ge
2. Jing Ge
3. Clarence
4. Jotham
5. Brendan
6. Keanne
7. Lydia
8. erm... cant think of anyone else at the moment
9.
10.

My life is 70% perfect


[x] You know someone that cares about you.
[ ] You have a bf/ gf/ fiancee/ husband/ wife.
[ ] You have your own room.
[x] You own a cell phone.
[ ] You get good grades.
[ ] You have an ipod/ mp3 player.
[x] Your parents are still married.
[x]You have more than 2 best friends.
[ ] There is a swimming pool in your backyard.
[x] You live in a house.
T O T A L: 5

[x] You dress how you want to.
[ ] You hang out with friends more than once a wk.
[x] There is a computer/ laptop in your room.
[ ] You have never been beaten up.
[x] You never cry more than twice a month.
[x] You are allowed to listen to the music you want to.
[x] Your room is big enough for you.
[ ] People don't use you for something you have.
[x] You have been to a concert.
[x] You laugh more than twice a day.
T O T A L: 7

[x] You have over 100 friends on friendster.
[x] You have pictures on friendster.
[x] You get allowance.
[x] You collect something normal.
[ ] People don't make fun of you to be mean.
[x] You look foward to go to school.
[x] You don't wish you were someone else.
[x] You play a sport.
[x] You do something after school.
[x] You shower daily.
T O T A L: 9

[ ] You own a car.
[x] You usually don't fight with your parents.
[x] You're healthy.
[x] You are happy with your appearance.
[ ] You aren't self-conscious at all.
[ ] You have never got a failing grade in your life.
[x] You have friends.
[x] You have so many inside jokes with friends.
[x] You know your parents care and love you.
T O T A L: 6

[x] You know what is going on in the world.
[x] You care about so many people.
[x] You are happy with your life.
[x] You usually aren't sick.
[x] You know more than one language.
[ ] You have a screen name.
[ ] You own a pet.
[x] You know the words to more than 5 songs.
[x] You don't have many enemies.
[x] You are happy you're living.
T O T A L: 8
GRAND TOTAL : 35
Now count up the number and multiply by 2.
Then repost saying " My life is **% perfect"

some more photos.

Misc Pics from my holiday

Schooling snappers


Starfish



very co operative and cute fishie :P


Sand Tiger Shark with a remora



Bat fishes






Black Tip


Sand Tiger



Leopard shark






Tristan, Jared, Adam, Auntie Emilyn, Dad and Wen came to the bird park. tristan was really scared of tupa :( he was really nervous but at least he held the bird XD




went fishing with Jimmy Aw, Mum, Jeremy and Michael Lim on 17th june. i got the first fish of the day and it was a peacock!

water garden

my fish tank when it was set up on 29th may.



on 7th june, spent about 2 hours 30 mins adding new plants, and trimming back the old ones due to rotting or the plant growing too fast, thus, blocking the new plants from recieving enough light. all the original plants are still there but are a little shorter except for the one in the back left corner.

Went to the bird park today. took a few photos at the BOP show and a young but fully grown 6 month old brahminy kite during training.

Pictures from the morning show!

Secretary bird, Sheela




Brahminy Kite, Sheenu snatching meat from chopsticks







African Fish Eagle



Harris' hawk, hawk eye




Baby Brahminy kite (6 mths old) during training




Afternoon show, i only took photos of the kites as i was late.





Snatching a piece of meat


thats all for now. will post more photos after adjusting the contrast.

Ren